Letter from the Editor April 2014
Spring is here finally or is it? Those of us who thought we were used to the vagaries of the change of seasons in the national capital have had to…
Community leaders inducted into Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration
Thursday 13 March was a day to remember for several African Canadian community leaders and activists as they were inducted into the City of Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration at a…
Global Community Alliance gala brings Black History Month to a rousing end
Kelly and Yomi Pratt have done it again! Under their flagship Global Community Alliance, they pulled off yet another incredibly successful Black History Month gala on Saturday 22 February at…
2014 Black History Month launched in style in Ottawa
Saturday February 1 saw what many have described as the best Black History Month launch ever. From the moment MC Sarah Onyango stepped up to the podium to announce the…
Sudanese-Canadian Association honours its heroes.
On Saturday 19 October, the Sudanese-Canadian Association of Ottawa honoured members of their community who had excelled in their various fields, in an entertaining evening of reflections, entertainment and fine…
Jaku Konbit’s Black Star Tutoring fund-raising event
On September 13th, the inaugural Jaku Konbit Fundraising reception was held at the Ottawa Police Association building in support of the Black Star Tutoring Program. The event was attended by…
Faces at Nigerian Independence Day gala
Nigerians and their friends celebrated the country’s 53rd Independence Day anniversary on Saturday 5 October, 2013 at the Jim Robillard Hall. With thumping ethnic Nigerian music in the background, it was…
Home – Black Ottawa Scene
People making a difference Community Service award for Eric Agyemang Arts & Culture Kosi Nnebe hosts solo art exhibition at SAW Centre All About Seniors How to protect seniors from…
Ottawa Black History Month launched at City Hall
Saturday 26 January 2019 Black History Ottawa continued its honoured tradition of hosting Canada’s national capital’s Black History Month launch and opening ceremony, this time at City Hall on…
Letter from the Editor: January 2018
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Hope this will be the best year of your lives. As we enter the year 2018, I am reminded that we…
